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Mr. Goodwin's exclusive area of concentration is family law. He is certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Matrimonial Law Attorney based on his specific experience, meeting continuing legal education requirements, the recommendations of other lawyers and judges, and the successful completion of a full-day written examination. He represents either husbands or wives in divorce cases and related matters, including the various collateral issues such as custody and parenting time, alimony and child support, division of assets, defending and prosecuting domestic violence proceedings, and the preparation of pre-marital agreements. He is also a trained mediator and performs mediation services for those couples who desire to resolve their differences with the assistance of a third-party facilitator. In addition, Mr. Goodwin is trained in collaborative divorce. He has also lectured on and written articles on various family law topics, and appeared on local cable television stations to discuss and answer questions about New Jersey Family Law topics.
Mr. Goodwin has successfully represented various individuals in a variety of ways. While relatively few divorce matters actually proceed to trial, he has tried a number of cases. He has obtained judgments awarding primary custody to his clients, and has also succeeded in obtaining Court approval for his client to relocate with a child out of the State of New Jersey, over the objection of the other parent. Conversely, he has succeeded in preventing adverse parties from removing children over the objection of his client. He has also tried cases where his client has received a disproportionate share of the assets based upon the peculiar fact pattern of the case. He has also obtained numerous awards for alimony, child support and other benefits for clients and their children.
Mr. Goodwin is also a skilled and experienced negotiator, an invaluable tool considering that more than 95% of divorce cases ultimately are settled. He has successfully negotiated agreements awarding his clients a greater than 50% share of the marital assets. He has also negotiated agreements to award his clients substantial awards of support, and has obtained significant periods of parenting time for his clients.
Mr. Goodwin uses his negotiation experience as a mediator, a process in which he acts as a third-party facilitator to assist a husband and wife to come to their own agreement, thereby saving significant legal costs and time.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 44 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Gebhardt & Kiefer, PC
1318 Route 31, P.O. Box 4001, Clinton, NJ, 088090000
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Posted by douglas | May 21, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Bill Goodwin
I thought Bill did an excellent job in a very difficult situation. First, he was very clear and honest about the situation and what I could expect from the very beginning. He was also very determined in keeping my best interests in mind while explaining my options. I thought he treated my ex spous...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Highly Recommended
The best part about Bill is that he is always there when you need him. He responds to your emails and phone calls immediately. All throughout my difficult divorce he was calming, kind, considerate and understanding. He is very knowledgeable and helps you through every step of the process. Even 1...
Posted by Tom | May 20, 2015 | Family
Honest, hardworking, knowkedgeable and moral
Bill Goodwin is a knowledgeable lawyer who truly understands family law. His work is prompt, organized and governed by his strong moral compass. He is sensitive to the needs of all members of the family.
Posted by Karl | May 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Divorce Mediation
Bill, is an extremely courteous and knowledgeable professional. Some one i would trust impeccably in any situation. Bill was able to get the parties to separate themselves from the emotion of the divorce and re-focus on the reasons they were there, ie to make an agreement. Bill showed great empathy ...
Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Great Attorney
Bill is very knowledgable as a divorce attorney. He was very informative and patient with any questions I had during the entire process. Bill would return phone calls very quickly and advised me wisely. Although the entire divorce process is emotionally draining, Bill made the process a little less p...
William W Goodwin's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had several contested matters with Bill over the years. I highly recommend him as both a family law attorney and as a mediator. Bill is extremely knowledgeable about family law and he has always maintained a very professional and reasonable approach while aggressively advocating for his clients. As a mediator, Bill is extremely effective at resolving difficult cases and achieving fair and practical settlements that are acceptable to both sides."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several contested matters with him. He is a formidable adversary and I highly recommend his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is knowledgeable, courteous and an aggressive but settlement oriented professional. He is a "worthy adversary," and very good mediator."
"Bill is a fantastic attorney who is extremely knowledgeable and insightful. More importantly perhaps, he is compassionate and truly cares about his clients. I highly recommend him both as a family law attorney and as a mediator."
"Bill is both a true advocate for his clients and is a thoughtful and experienced mediator. He is an extremely detailed oriented attorney who educates his clients on the law while always keeping the bottom line in mind."
"I have known Bill and worked opposite him in many cases for at least 15 years. Bill is a terrific advocate for his clients. He knows how to settle cases and is not afraid to try a case, if the circumstances warrant. I have always appreciated Bill's calm and professional demeanor."
"I have had the privilege of working for Bill for the past seven years. It is without hesitation that I recommend Bill and would do so regardless of my employment at the same firm. There have been countless times that an adversary has expressed disappointment at my being involved in the case because it precluded Bill from mediating the matter. Bill is highly regarded in the community in terms of professionalism and I have been privileged to learn from him. He is extremely knowledgeable about the law and always available to assist me and even other lawyers in the community. Bill has been named as Professional of the Year and serves as a Blue Ribbon Panelist for the Early Settlement Panel, demonstrating his high regard and skill level. Bill's approach is professional and reasonable while advocating for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bill is an excellent attorney. I have had two matters with him through the years and both times I came away very impressed with his professionalism and his knowledge of family law."
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Experience
Honors
2015
NJ Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers
2002
Hunterdon County Professional Lawyer of the Year, New Jersey State Bar Association Commission on Professionalism
N/A
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Executive Committee
Member
Hunterdon County Bar Association
President
Hunterdon County Bar Association, Family Practice Committee
Co-chair
New Jersey State Bar Association, Family Law Section
Member
Supreme Court of New Jersey, District XIII Ethics Committee
Member
Supreme Court of New Jersey, District XIII Fee Arbitration Committee
Member
Education
1981
George Washington University National Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
Seton Hall University School of Law
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2015
2014
New Jersey Family Lawyer
"Cohabitation"
Languages
English